diff --git a/bot.py b/bot.py
index dcb07cd..bc2523b 100644
--- a/bot.py
+++ b/bot.py
@@ -171,6 +171,8 @@ class IRCBot():
                     if delta > timeout and count < messages_within_timeout:
                         self.reset_count(channel)
                         self.send("#bots", f"i hear activity in {channel}...")
+                    elif count < messages_within_timeout and delta > timeout:
+                        self.reset_count
                     self.set_time(channel, now)
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":